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Purpose of the Chief Officer's Club

The fundamental purpose of the C.O.C. is to be a social club for you, the Department’s Chief Officers. The club was founded in the early 1960’s as an idea of Division Chief Les Dutton, Fire Prevention Bureau. Chief Dutton felt that the Chief Officers needed a social group where they could meet and interact without concern for rank or the para-military environment of the Department. It was his hope that this interaction would promote the camaraderie found at the Fire Fighter level within the Fire Station and, in turn, promotes better working relationships. With the help of Chiefs Stan Barlow, Ernie Hanson and Ron King, the Chief Officers Club was created.

In 1976, Battalion Chief Darryl Lockhart, a respected member of this Department, was struck down by a sudden and fatal heart attack. In his memory, the members of the C.O.C. created the Lockhart Memorial Golf Tournament. The intention of this tournament was to commemorate his love of golf and good fellowship. In 1983, Battalion Chief John Yoder also passed away of a heart attack while he jogged to work. His death brought the decision to dedicate this tournament to the memory of all the Chief Officers who have passed away. To this day, this Memorial Golf Tournament is played in honor of those Chiefs.

In addition to this tournament, the fraternal fellowship promoted through this organization has inspired the development several other social activities. The Annual Christmas Party is a gift to our wives, thanking them for their patience each day as we perform our duties and pursue our careers. The annual L.A. County/L.A. City Challenge where we take on our fellow Chief Officers in a friendly but hard fought round of golf and is planned to be held in September.

Throughout the years, the C.O.C. has worked to bring unity among the Chief Officers.

Sincerely,
Your Board of Directors

Dave Richardson
President

Helen Jo
Vice President

President
Dave Richardson

Vice President Helen Jo